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False IONM Signals: Causes and Prevention Methods
False IONM signals refer to situations in which signals recorded during intraoperative neuromonitoring do not reflect actual nerve damage. Such false…
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The Historical Evolution of Respiratory Support in Intensive Care
Respiratory support in intensive care has evolved significantly over time, from simple manual methods to advanced, intelligent devices. The first…
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What Is Home Mechanical Ventilation?
Home mechanical ventilation involves supporting or fully providing breathing for patients with respiratory failure using mechanical ventilators in the home environment…
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The Importance of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
The thyroid gland is an important part of the endocrine system and plays a role in producing certain hormones. The parathyroid glands, on the other hand, are located…
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What Is SpO₂?
SpO₂ stands for peripheral oxygen saturation and refers to the oxygen saturation of the blood. This value represents the ratio of oxygen-bound hemoglobin to total…
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What Is EtCO₂?
EtCO₂ (End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide) is a measurement of the carbon dioxide concentration in exhaled air at the end of expiration. It is usually expressed in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)…
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What Is Intraoperative Neuromonitoring?
Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is a technique intended to monitor and protect the nervous system, particularly the nerves and spinal cord, during surgery. Especially…
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